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Auction 198, Lot 494
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"Das Wiflispurgergow. Gerardo Mercatore Auctore", Blaeu, Willem

Subject: Southwestern Switzerland

Period: 1659 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.9 x 15.1 inches
50.5 x 38.4 cm
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Detailed map of the southwestern part of Switzerland showing Geneva, Lake Geneva, Lake Neuchatel, Lake Biel, Bern, Freiburg, Lake Thuner, etc. The map is credited to Gerard Mercator. Spanish text on verso, published between 1659-72.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #4920:2.

Condition: A

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet with a large watermark of the god Atlas. There are short centerfold separations in the top and bottom margins, and an archivally repaired tear in the right margin.

Estimate: $190 - $220

Sold for: $140

Closed on 6/19/2024

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